The Freedom Fighters' Convention

The All India Freedom Fighters’ Convention, made up of old associates of Mahatma Gandhi and veterans of the struggle for Indian independence, was held August 12-14, 1973, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, under the auspices of Ruhani Satsang, and attended by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, many leading freedom fighters and a host of veterans.

Five hundred veterans of the Freedom Fighters Movement accepted the hospitality of Sawan Ashram for the period of the function, and additional meetings were held there.

Mr Y.B. Chavan, Finance Minister of the Federal Republic of India, visits Sawan Ashram and addresses veterans of the Freedom Fighters movement, staying at Sawan Ashram over the convention.